Ever wondered if Private Hearing Aids make a big difference, vs those you can get on the NHS?
Listen to one of our lovely customers give an honest review of her experience.
The lady in the video was wearing NHS hearing aids but as her daughter explains, was still really struggling with hearing loss and feeling very lonely and isolated. Hearing Wales provided a free consultation, and fitted her with a pair of private hearing aids on a 60 day money back guarantee. We are very pleased to report that she is hearing better than ever, and her daughter reports is much happier, which we are delighted to hear.
What is the difference between NHS and Private Hearing aids?
Hearing aids available to purchase privately are vastly different to those provided by the NHS. There is a much bigger range of hearing aid technology, different styles and unique features designed to match your lifestyle.
Benefits of Private Hearing Aids Vs NHS Hearing Aids
- Waiting Times – You can be seen very quickly via an Audiologist like Hearing Wales (within a couple of days) whereas NHS waiting times can be significantly longer, usually several months.
- Choice – NHS options can be limited, whereas the private hearing aid market offers a wide range of choice of styles, colours and features tailored to you specifically. As an Independent Company, Hearing Wales can offer you unbiased and honest advice on what the best hearing solution is for you hearing loss and lifestyle.
- Technology – NHS hearing aids tend to be based on older technology, so you are unlikely to get any features like rechargeable batteries, bluetooth connectivity, automatic noise cancelling, and directional speech enhancement, which are all available as standard with private hearing aids.
- Style – When thinking about NHS hearing aids, many people will picture a large, beige coloured BTE hearing aid with an ear mould. Whilst NHS styles have improved, it is still very limited and does not compare to the vast choice available privately, including completely invisible hearing aids, and those that sit very discreetly behind your ear.
If you think you have a hearing loss, please reach out to us at Hearing Wales.
Our hearing tests are completely free, and there is no obligation to make a purchase until you are ready. We offer 0% interest finance to spread any cost and all the aftercare and warranties are included in the price we provide.
We also offer a quick online hearing test that will give you an idea of your hearing loss and if you need to make an appointment.
Visit any of our SIX hearing care branches throughout Wales, or we can provide a free home visit for you.
